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A Policy Impact Analysis of the Mandatory NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening Program

February 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This study estimated the impact of a mandatory screening policy for Division I athletes implemented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on both the identification of sickle cell carriers and prevention of sudden death.

Brian Griese Recognized For Excellence In Sports Philanthropy

October 19, 2011 | News Release

The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.

Cincinnati Reds To Be Recognized for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy

September 27, 2011 | News Release

The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.

Coach Training and Drug-Free Leagues Help 3.6 Million Kids Play it Safe

January 1, 1997 | Program Result

From 1993 to 1996, the National Youth Sports Coaches Association, West Palm Beach, Fla., the only national nonprofit organization that certifies volunteer youth coaches, carried out two related but separate initiatives.

Creating a Sports and Fitness Beat at Youth Radio's Health Desk

July 15, 2010 | Program Result

Youth Radio, an Oakland, Calif., youth development and media organization, developed a sports and fitness teaching curriculum for low-income men, primarily those of color.

Elementary School Girls Run for Fitness and Fun (San Francisco Bay Area)

November 18, 2009 | Program Result

Girls on the Run is one of the many sports programs sponsored by Team-Up for Youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Foiling Drugs, Olympic Medalist Uses Fencing to Make a Point to Urban Youth

August 1, 2000 | Program Result

The Peter Westbrook Foundation, a non-profit organization, enhanced its program to enrich the lives of New York City's youth through the sport of fencing.

Mentoring Young People

January 1, 2008 | Book

This chapter examines the research on mentoring and Foundation-funded programs that encourage it.

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In 2005, RWJF established the Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy to acknowledge exceptional professional sports organizations and individual athlete philanthropies.

Professional Athletes Persuade Young Fans Not to Smoke

March 1, 2003 | Program Result

The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and the Jacksonville Jaguars football team ran an array of projects to discourage smoking among fans and area youth.

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